Naturally Splendid Enterprises Ltd. ("Naturally
Splendid", “NSE” or “the Company”) (FRANKFURT:50N) (TSX-V:NSP)
(OTC:NSPDF) is pleased to announce that it has completed and
submitted their Dealer License Application to Health Canada for
processing. The Dealer License Application is a comprehensive
document that includes critical areas such as; Facility Layout and
Construction Details; Standard Operating Procedures; Quality Person
in Charge Selection; Criminal Record Checks; Safety Protocols; and
Security Plans.
As announced in a previous news release dated
February 6, 2018, the Company engaged Cannabis Compliance Inc. to
prepare the Dealer License Application in order for the Company to
become a Licensed Dealer of cannabis extracts under the Canadian
regulatory regime. Cannabis Compliance Inc. has a 100% success
record in securing Dealer License’s for their clients.
Becoming a Licensed Dealer allows the Company to
pursue a number of R&D activities related to cannabis,
including but not limited to the extraction, formulation and
distribution of cannabinoids such as CBD (cannabidiol) and/or THC
(Tetrahydrocannabinol), amongst other activities. Regulatory
compliant activities include: 1) Manufacturing 2)
Packaging 3) Preparation of R&D Formulations for future
manufacturing 4) Resale and distribution to other licensees
5) Importing and exporting for global sales 6)
Laboratory testing 7) Contract NSE services for any of the
above activities
The Company has secured an additional 4,000
square feet of manufacturing space adjacent to their existing
processing facility, specifically for the extraction facility as
outlined in the Dealer License Application. An extensive review of
extraction technologies has been completed and construction of the
facility has begun.
Cannabis Compliance representative and CFO Mr.
Sid Hathiraman states, “From the R&D and manufacturing
perspective, Licensed Dealers are permitted to prepare formulation
from cannabis whether that be from hemp or marijuana. On the other
hand, Licensed Producers (“LPs”), who are the growers of medical
marijuana, are limited to formulations with only carrier
oils. LPs cannot add additives, e.g. flavour, stabilizer or
any other ingredient that would be required to manufacture or alter
the cannabis product in the form of an edible, Natural Health
Products (NHPs), nutraceutical or pharmaceutical products. This is
the role of the Licensed Dealer, thus creating business
opportunities not available to LPs”. According to the Prime
Minister’s office, new regulations regarding hemp and marijuana in
Canada, will come into effect October 2018. The new Cannabis
Regulations will include provisions for Licensed Dealers to
transition into the new regulatory framework as Licensed
Processors. Additionally, the revised hemp regulations will
allow for the extraction of CBD from hemp. Currently CBD is only
allowed to be extracted from marijuana which legally limits the
uses of CBD currently.
In regards to CBD extraction from hemp, the
Company announced in a news release dated June 28, 2018 that it has
contracted with a long established organic hemp farmer, Fresh Air
Farms, located in Saskatchewan, Canada, for 330 acres of organic
agricultural land to provide organic hemp production for the 2018
and 2019 growing seasons. Naturally Splendid has the right to
purchase up to 100% of the organic hemp production from the 330
acres. Although, the Company initially secured the acreage for
organic hemp seed production, the Company has the option to convert
some or all the acreage to CBD (cannabidiol) production.
Naturally Splendid intends to expand this model
of identifying organic acreage for hemp seed and/or CBD cultivation
to secure additional acreage in the future. Additionally, the
Company anticipates designating a portion of organic cultivation
for research and development of high yielding CBD (cannabidiol)
hemp.Naturally Splendid CEO Mr. Douglas Mason states, “Securing
organic acreage, obtaining our Dealer’s License and the imminent
positive changes to hemp and marijuana regulations in Canada as
well as a more global acceptance of cannabis allows Naturally
Splendid to continue to evolve our business, and to execute our
strategic plan. This allows the Company to position itself as
growing global trends towards CBD have become more acceptable.
Naturally Splendid intends to be at the forefront of that
opportunity utilizing our IP; formulating and processing expertise;
and distribution through our existing and developing distribution
channels globally in jurisdictions that allow for CBD and CBD
fortified products.” Naturally Splendid Executive Vice
President of Sales Mr. Alan Maddox states, “Production of our own
cannabinoids such as CBD and THC is a strategic component to our
vertically integrated business plan. Our recent acquisition of hemp
processor ACI Foods, strengthens our efficiencies in product supply
of organic hemp seed, hemp hearts, hemp oil and hemp protein into
existing Company retail brands NATERA® and Chii™ while increasing
our margins considerably. This acquisition allows us to go from
farm to plate, a marketing and sales dream for food products.
As importantly, the ability to introduce new CBD fortified products
currently under development by our experienced team of formulators
into multiple product categories provides competitive advantages
for our retail lines. In addition, CBD fortified products under
development include food and supplements, beverages, skincare &
cosmetics and pet care and pet nutrition, which we plan to market
through established distribution channels.” About Cannabis
Compliance Inc.
For over a decade, Cannabis Compliance
Inc. (“CCI”) has offered risk mitigation, due diligence and
regulatory compliance for commercial cannabis producers and
resellers around the world. Their focus is in the Global
market, and they provide their clients with trusted and
comprehensive solutions. CCI has extensive
expertise in regulatory compliance, cultivation/horticulture,
security designs/tender, facility designs/build-outs, quality
assurance programs, Import & Export, staff recruitment and
financial planning. They have provided services to several Licensed
Producers as well as ‘industry companies’, resulting in the
successful granting of licenses.
About Naturally Splendid Enterprises
Ltd.
Naturally Splendid is a biotechnology and
consumer products company that is developing, and we are producing,
commercializing, and licensing an entirely new generation of
plant-derived, bioactive ingredients, nutrient dense foods, and
related products. Naturally Splendid is building an expanding
portfolio of patents (issued and pending) and proprietary
intellectual property focused on the commercial uses of industrial
hemp and non-psychoactive cannabinoid compounds in a broad spectrum
of applications.
Naturally Splendid currently has four innovative
divisions:
(1) BIOTECHNOLOGY – Focused on three major
platforms:
- Proprietary HempOmega™ encapsulation
- Extraction and formulation with Cannabidiol (CBD)
- Hemp and plant-based proteins.
(2) CONSUMER PRODUCTS -
- NATERA® - brand of retail hemp and superfood products
distributed throughout North America, Asia and Europe.
- Prosnack Natural Foods Inc. (Elevate Me™) - lifestyle brand of
healthy meal replacement products distributed throughout North
America.
- Chi Hemp Industries Incorporated (CHII) - e-commerce platform
for natural and organic hemp products.
- PawsitiveFX® - topical pet care products.
- NATERA®CBD - retail hemp-based cannabinoid nutraceutical and
cosmeceutical products distributed in Asia.
- NATERA®Skincare - brand of retail hemp based cosmeceutical
products.
(3) NATERA® Ingredients - bulk ingredients
including HempOmega™.
- ACI Foods is a science-based, industrial hemp seed processing
business located in Abbotsford, BC. Listed as the only strictly
organic hemp seed processor in North America
- Co-Packaging/Toll-Processing and Manufacturing - packaging for
house-brands (NATERA®, CHII™ and Elevate Me™) and third-party
partners.
For more information
e-mail info@naturallysplendid.com or call Investor Relations
at 604-673-9573
On Behalf of the Board of Directors
Mr. Douglas MasonCEO, Director
Contact Information
Naturally Splendid Enterprises Ltd.(NSP – TSX Venture; NSPDF –
OTCQB; 50N Frankfurt)#108-19100 Airport Way Pitt Meadows, BC, V3Y
0E2 Office: (604) 465-0548 Fax: (604)
465-1128E-mail: info@naturallysplendid.comWebsite:
www.naturallysplendid.com
Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forth in this news release
contains forward-looking statements that are based on assumptions
as of the date of this news release. These statements reflect
management's current estimates, beliefs, intentions and
expectations. They are not guarantees of future performance.
Naturally Splendid cautions that all forward looking statements are
inherently uncertain and that actual performance may be affected by
a number of material factors, many of which are beyond Naturally
Splendid's control including, Naturally Splendid's ability to
compete with large food and beverage companies; sales of any
potential products developed will be profitable; sales of shelled
hemp seed will continue at existing rates or increase; customers
will complete on sales contracts; and the risk that any of the
potential applications may not receive all required regulatory or
legal approval. Accordingly, actual and future events, conditions
and results may differ materially from the estimates, beliefs,
intentions and expectations expressed or implied in the
forward-looking information. Except as required under applicable
securities legislation, Naturally Splendid undertakes no obligation
to publicly update or revise forward-looking information.
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